[WATCH]- Gautam Gambhir Watches India Pacer Launch Sixes Before IND vs OMA Clash

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir closely watched as pace bowler Harshit Rana unleashed some powerful shots during a net session ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash against Oman. With India already through to the Super 4 stage, Rana could be in contention for a place in the playing XI if the team opts to rest a few senior players.

Rana has been aiming to establish himself as an all-rounder but has yet to make a significant impact at the top level. While he has occasionally shown flashes of his batting talent in domestic cricket, converting that promise into consistent performances could make him a valuable asset for India.

During Thursday’s session on September 18, Harshit Rana struck a series of clean shots off full deliveries, timing the ball well and appearing in good rhythm. He followed it with a neat glance down the leg side and then launched a powerful back-foot slog off a short-of-a-length ball.

He occasionally advanced down the pitch as well, finishing the session with a stunning no-look slog sweep. You can watch the video here:

Harshit Rana on fire in the nets🔥

The 23-year-old smashed 🏏humongous sixes as 🇮🇳 India gear up for the #AsiaCup2025

Gautam Gambhir watched him closely🧢

FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/sPSgJ7utk4 pic.twitter.com/18GLKzr3y9

— TOI Sports (@toisports) September 18, 2025

Harshit Rana Shone With 165.51 Strike Rate In 2025 Delhi Premier League Before Asia Cup

The right-arm pacer gave a glimpse of his batting potential with a quick 21-ball 34 in Kolkata Knight Riders’ heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad towards the end of the 2025 Indian Premier League season, finishing as the team’s second-highest run-scorer in the chase.

He then enjoyed a strong campaign with the North Delhi Strikers in the 2025 Delhi Premier League, taking 12 wickets in nine matches to finish as the tournament’s eighth-highest wicket-taker. Rana also made the most of his limited batting opportunities, scoring 48 runs at a brisk strike rate of 165.51, which included six fours and two sixes.

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